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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey hand deliver to Maturin in the morning?
(a) Letters from England.
(b) A new medical bag.
(c) Written orders.
(d) A new diving bell.

2. What does the First Secretary promise Aubrey?
(a) Command of the Leopard.
(b) Command of the Blackwater.
(c) Command of the Shannon.
(d) Command of the Essex.

3. How do Aubrey and his crew travel in the desert?
(a) On foot.
(b) On horses with camels carrying supplies.
(c) On camels.
(d) Some are on camels and some on horses.

4. How does Aubrey pay for the repairs on his ship?
(a) A loan from Maturin.
(b) Gambling.
(c) From the British naval repair fund.
(d) From some of the prize money.

5. What is Maturin doing as Aubrey conferences with the Admiral?
(a) Visiting a desert island near Malta to study lizard specimens.
(b) Replenishing his medical supplies.
(c) He is enroute back to England.
(d) Visiting his patients in the hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over what do Maturin and Aubrey argue concerning the ship?

2. Who is Dr. Graham?

3. What does Aubrey do that is indiscreet?

4. How long does Aubrey think it will be before the Surprise is ready to sail?

5. What does the Admiral give Aubrey after returning from the failed attempt?

(see the answer key)

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